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Mini DIY: Mirror Makeover

Painting a mirror seemed like a fairly easy project and on the skill scale it's probably a 2 right? That's what I thought but working with the Krylon Fusion plastic paint was a nightmare. It was way too watery, and yes I shook it even read the directions on the back 10 times. The paint didn't come out in an even spray is splattered and dripped everywhere. I had to resort on full protective gear to keep myself from turning orange.

So after 5 coats, 1 can of orange spray paint and 8 hours of total drying time the mirror still wasn't 100% covered but we live too far from HD to make trip back for another can. This was a small project so if you are wanting to use the Krylon Fusion on a larger project be prepared to buy a lot of paint it's like water.

Victory! I was able to reassemble the mirror and hang it in the girl's room by the end of the day.

We painted it to match their wall of paper fans and an orange lamp that sits between their beds, want to make some fans? It's a really easy project we originally used them as party decorations before moving them into the bedroom. Click on over to my decorating with paper fans DIY post here.

In the end I really love it! The mirror looks fabulous in their bedroom and add the right pop of color where we need it. Over all my opinion on the paint is don't use it on anything of real value or if you're picky about paint being perfect, there will be splatter spots and crackling so just don't look too close.

Total Project Cost:

mirror $8

spray paint $4

Total Project Time:

8 hours

If you love DIY projects head over to Repeat Crafter Me she was very kind to mention our blog this week in her post!

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Utopia by definition is described as a non-existent society that is intended to be viewed as considerably better than contemporary society, it's an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. The word was first used in the book Utopia (1516) by Sir Thomas More.

Hi everyone! I'm Kate a former career photojournalist, now lifestyle photographer/blogger by survival. My home is a major fixer upper with multiple projects happening at all times, a place where I try and craft a perfect life, amiss the reality of our incredibly poor financial situation and the daily challenges of raising 4 children alone.